Tissot Horological Institute of America 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1950s
Maker / issuer
TissotThis 14k yellow gold wristwatch by Tissot dates to circa the 1950s and was produced for the Horological Institute of America. The 34 mm three-body case features faceted lugs and a screwed caseback, fitted with a brown leather strap.
Its white dial features applied dot hour markers, Arabic quarters at 12, 3, 6, and 9, and a central emblem depicting an observatory inscribed 'HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INCORPORATED 1921'. According to the auction catalog, the watch is powered by a 17-jewel bumper automatic caliber 28.5-21T featuring sweep seconds and Incabloc shock protection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Caliber
- 28.5-21T
- Diameter
- 34mm
- Case Number
- 2780
- Case Material
- 14k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 3044713
- Maker / attribution
- Tissot
Design
- Visible features
- • White dial centered with a circular blue and gold observatory emblem inscribed 'HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INCORPORATED 1921' • Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 alternating with applied dot hour markers • Yellow gold three-body case with prominent faceted, downturned lugs • Mounted on a brown textured leather strap with stitching
- Dial and Institutional Insignia
- The white dial features a central circular blue and gold emblem showing an observatory graphic inscribed 'HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INCORPORATED 1921'. Hour indications comprise applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 alternating with applied dot hour markers, paired with center seconds. The auction catalog lists the hands as original. The catalog condition report describes the dial as slightly oxidized, though visual inspection shows the dial graphic, numerals, and markers remain legible.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The watch is housed in a 14k yellow gold three-body case measuring 34 mm in diameter, characterized by prominent faceted, downturned lugs and a screwed caseback. The catalog lists a total gross weight of 33 g and records case number 2780. It is fitted with a brown textured leather strap secured by an unsigned gold-plated buckle. The auction catalog notes the case exterior as slightly scratched.
- Reported Mechanism and Technical Attributes
- Movement specifications are documented by the auctioneer and are not visible in the provided exterior photograph. The catalog identifies the movement as caliber 28.5-21T, bearing movement number 3044713. The caliber is reported as a 17-jewel bumper automatic mechanism equipped with Incabloc shock protection and sweep seconds. Dating is placed at circa the 1950s by the auction house, which also notes that an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense without performance guarantees.
Identification
- Serial number
- 3044713
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement condition and caliber details are source-reported and not visible in the primary exterior photograph.
- Research required: Catalog notes movement overhaul is recommended at buyer's expense.
- Research required: The strap is fitted with an unsigned gold-plated buckle rather than solid gold.